Supervisor 2, Instrument Technicians

The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory, Inc.; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 275,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance programs

Employee clubs

Off-site social events

Discounts to local museums

Job summary

The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory, Inc. in Cambridge, MA is seeking a Supervisor of Instrument Technicians to lead a team of skilled assemblers focused on precision mechanical assemblies, electro‑optic components, and fiber‑optic sensor integration.

You will supervise, mentor, and evaluate technicians, coordinate with engineering on design and build issues, and manage lab operations, materials planning, and training to ensure quality and on‑time delivery for complex assemblies.

Qualifications

• Able to interpret and derive assembly instructions.
• Able to quickly derive a feasible path forward for submitted assembly demand.
• Strong understanding of current industry capabilities and state of the art assembly and fabrication techniques.
• Able to mentor employees to ensure career growth.
• Familiarity with chemistries used in electronics manufacturing including flux systems, solutions, and various epoxy and coating systems.
• Familiarity with electronics assembly processes including fabrication (Screen Printing, Pick-and-Place, Reflow Oven), rework (hand soldering, hot gas rework), validation tools (Xray, inspection microscopy) and cable / harness manufacturing methods and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise ten or more Electrical/Mechanical Assembly Technicians including scheduling daily work assignments, performing annual evaluations, and participate in the hiring process as needed.
• Interface with engineering on potential design and build issues, including materials and processes including providing constructive feedback and alternative approaches for consideration.
• Collaborate with staff members for input on special applications requiring specific skills and equipment.
• Manage the Assembly Lab operations including planning for materials/consumables, preventative maintenance for lab equipment, and ensuring employees are current with required training and certification.
• Support the facility planning activities, including research and recommendations for capital equipment purchases.
• Screening and tracking incoming work requests including ensuring instructions are complete and accurate with appropriate drawings and models (if needed).
• Work with group management and materials planning to ensure customer needs are met. Manage the demand using the Epicor ERP tool suite.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Team supervision

Mentoring

Electronics manufacturing

Fabrication processes

X-ray inspection

Cable harnessing

Education

Education High School Education or Equivalent Experience

Tools

Epicor ERP

Job description

Job Description Summary:

The Supervisor (of Instrument Technicians) leads a team of hourly union technicians specializing in precision mechanical instrument assemblies, electro-optic components and fiber optic sensor integration. The Supervisor works closely with both technical staff and technicians, serving as a bridge to translate staff needs to work plans. The supervisor delegates work assignments, performs performance evaluations, and develops and mentors’ assembly technicians.

Job Description:

Duties/Responsibilities

• Supervise ten or more Electrical/Mechanical Assembly Technicians including scheduling daily work assignments, performing annual evaluations, and participate in the hiring process as needed.
• Interface with engineering on potential design and build issues, including materials and processes including providing constructive feedback and alternative approaches for consideration.
• Collaborate with staff members for input on special applications requiring specific skills and equipment.
• Manage the Assembly Lab operations including planning for materials/consumables, preventative maintenance for lab equipment, and ensuring employees are current with required training and certification.
• Support the facility planning activities, including research and recommendations for capital equipment purchases.
• Screening and tracking incoming work requests including ensuring instructions are complete and accurate with appropriate drawings and models (if needed).
• Work with group management and materials planning to ensure customer needs are met. Manage the demand using the Epicor ERP tool suite.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills/Abilities

• Able to interpret and derive assembly instructions.
• Able to quickly derive a feasible path forward for submitted assembly demand.
• Strong understanding of current industry capabilities and state of the art assembly and fabrication techniques.
• Able to mentor employees to ensure career growth.
• Familiarity with chemistries used in electronics manufacturing including flux systems, solutions, and various epoxy and coating systems.
• Familiarity with electronics assembly processes including fabrication (Screen Printing, Pick-and-Place, Reflow Oven), rework (hand soldering, hot gas rework), validation tools (Xray, inspection microscopy) and cable / harness manufacturing methods and equipment.

Education High School Education or Equivalent Experience

• 10+ years of experience fabricating and assembling electronic products, cable harnesses and box-build assemblies.
• 5+ years of supervisory experience.

Additional Job Description: Applicants selected for this position will be required to obtain and maintain government security clearance

Job Location - City: Cambridge

Job Location - State: Massachusetts

Job Location - Postal Code: 02139-3563

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $100,000.00 - $275,000.00

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The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Union ranges will be in compliance with the collective bargaining agreement's approved rates by location and role.

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• Draper supports many programs to improve work-life balance including workplace flexibility, employee clubs ranging from photography to yoga, health and finance workshops, off site social events and discounts to local museums and cultural activities.

Draper is committed to creating an inclusive environment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.

Draper is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.

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